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Keep up to four of your Joy-Cons charged at once with this compact dock.

HyperX ChargePlay Quad 2
4.5 Editors' Choice

The Switch 2 Pro Controller is an upgraded gamepad for Nintendo's console with smooth analog sticks, programmable rear buttons, and several other features that make for an even better gaming experience.

$84.00
at Walmart
By Will Greenwald
Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller

Two separate teardowns warn gamers to expect controller-drift problems to persist, with iFixit explaining that the Joy-Con 2 sticks 'look almost exactly' like the original Joy-Cons inside.

By Michael Kan
Joy-Con 2 controllers

DBrand sent me its upcoming KillSwitch 2 protective case ahead of the system's June 5 launch. These are my initial impressions based on my experience with other DBrand accessories and early Switch 2 demo sessions.

By Will Greenwald
DBrand Killswitch 2

Office chairs are great for work, but they aren't designed for long video game sessions. The best gaming chairs I've tested deliver the comfort you need to save kingdoms, slay monsters, and solve puzzles.

By Will Greenwald
The Best Gaming Chairs

The best PS5 headsets we've tested give you the robust audio needed to dominate the battlefield—or simply chat it up online with friends.

By Will Greenwald
The Best PS5 Headsets
4.0 Editors' Choice

AndaSeat's excellent entry-level Novis is a comfortable and sturdy gaming chair priced well under $300.

$249.00
at AndaSeat
By Will Greenwald
AndaSeat Novis
4.0

The Backbone Pro provides welcome tactile controls for your favorite Android and iOS mobile games, regardless of whether you prefer a physical or wireless connection.

$169.99
at Backbone
By Will Greenwald
Backbone Pro

The pricey Clio add-on features a built-in speaker for surround-sound gaming. Razer also announced the lightweight Joro keyboard and portable Razer Basilisk Mobile mouse.

By Michael Kan
razer clio

Gaming accessory brand 8Bitdo initially said it would stop shipping units to the US, citing tariffs, but it has now backtracked and said the pause is only for Chinese Labor Day.

By James Peckham
The 8bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller in someone's hand

The original Switch Pro controller works on the next-gen console, but it may be worth upgrading if you want faster charging.

By James Peckham
A Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller in someone's hands

It's easy to play your favorite Steam games with the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. You can play other PC games with it, too, but it requires a bit of work. Here's how to do it.

By Will Greenwald
How to Use Your Nintendo Switch Pro Controller on Your PC

Don't spend money on a new controller to replace a gunked-up gamepad. Use this step-by-step cleaning guide to make your controller look and perform like new.

By Robert Anderson
how to clean a game controller
3.0

The Razer Freyja attaches to your chair and creates haptic feedback (aka rumbling) based on what you're playing, watching, or listening to, but it's expensive and requires lots of software tinkering.

$299.99
at Amazon
By Will Greenwald
Razer Freyja

Peruse the best fight sticks and all-button controllers we've tested, including budget-friendly options, high-end models, and everything in between.

By Jeffrey L. Wilson
Best Fight Stick Best Leverless Controller
4.0

Secretlab's Titan EVO NanoGen Edition gaming chair features new material and a few design tweaks over the standard Titan EVO, though it comes with a substantial increase in price.

$919.00
at Amazon
By Will Greenwald
Secretlab Titan EVO NanoGen Edition

I trained with the Razer Kitsune for a month to see if I could become good enough to enter a tournament. Should you trade your gamepad or fight stick for an all-button controller?

By Robert Anderson
 Can 30 Days With a Leverless Controller Turn a Fighting Game Chump Into a Champ?

Take Valve’s awesome handheld gaming system to the next level with these add-ons that expand its fun and functionality.

By Jordan Minor
Best Steam Deck Accessories

Knocked down to just $97.99, this white Xbox Elite Series 2 Core controller offers top-notch customization and works with Xbox, PC, Android, and iOS.

By Juhi Wadia
White Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Gaming Controller on a purple background.

On display at CES, this gaming chair swivels based on your head movements, and might even be able to help reduce your motion sickness in VR.

By Will Greenwald
Roto VR Explorer